Lynn Petrak

Senior Editor

Author Profile

Lynn Petrak is senior editor at Progressive Grocer and a veteran of the food retailing industry with nearly 30 years of experience. Lynn is well-versed in all aspects of the industry and has also contributed to brands including Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery, Meat & Poultry, Dairy Field, Farm to Plate, Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Retailer and Store Brands. Lynn held key communications roles with dairy and beef trade associations. She has also taught journalism classes and earned a journalism degree from Northern Illinois University in 1991.

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ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

1/25/2023
How Do Shoppers and Retailers View One Another?
Studies bring to light perceptions of helpfulness, civility

Lynn Petrak
1/24/2023
New Tech Partnership Extends Checkout Experience
PayPal and Bold Commerce to integrate payments and commerce for greater flexibility

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2023
Sprouts Farmers Market Brings Imperfect Produce to California Stores
Rescued Organics program to improve sustainability and deliver value to shoppers and farmers alike

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2023
Dollar General Tests 3 Mobile Health Clinics
DocGo sites in Tennessee offer preventive care, chronic condition management and non-emergency urgent care

Lynn Petrak
1/23/2023
What’s Trending in the Health-and-Wellness Space?
Research points to consumer focus on sleep, mental health

Lynn Petrak
1/22/2023
1st Look at the New Meijer Grocery Banner: EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS
Midwest retailer to open smaller-footprint locations in Detroit area on Jan. 26

Lynn Petrak
1/18/2023
How Are Amazon’s New Features Enhancing the Shopping Experience?
Retail giant expands app capabilities and member/merchant benefits as economic conditions toughen

Lynn Petrak
1/18/2023
Save A Lot Holiday Program Nets $860K+ in Food and Monetary Relief
Discount retailer highlights stores that garnered the most shopper donations

Lynn Petrak
1/18/2023
Shoppers Weigh In on Most Popular Grocers
New YouGov poll puts Aldi, Trader Joe’s and Kroger at the head of the list

Lynn Petrak
1/17/2023
Grocery Sector Steady in December as Overall Retail Sales Slide
Latest government data points to consumer wariness during ongoing economic uncertainty

Lynn Petrak